Wallflower
Diana Krall Lyrics

The song "Wallflower" by Diana Krall is a plea for companionship and love, directed at someone who, like her, is feeling lonely and neglected, and hiding in the shadows at a dance. The song starts with a repeated request for the wallflower to dance with her, and then reveals that she, too, is sad and lonely. The lyrics suggest that this shared experience of isolation could be a bond between them, and lead to a deeper connection. The repetition of the phrase "wallflower, wallflower", and the similarity in the two stanzas, emphasize the desperation of the singer's need for connection.

The second stanza of the song adds depth to the narrative by suggesting that the singer is not alone in their confusion and displacement. Just like the wallflower they are addressing, the singer is also "wondrin' what [they're] doin' here" and "wondrin' what's goin' on". By sharing this feeling of uncertainty and displacement, the singer is able to demonstrate their understanding of the wallflower's position.

The final stanza of "Wallflower" expresses a longing for something more permanent and intimate than a dance, as the singer suggests they have seen the wallflower before, and believes they will be "mine one of these days/Mine alone". The last two lines of the song repeat the opening of the first stanza and reflect the cyclical nature of the narrative. The singer remains sad and lonely, but now she has expressed her feelings, danced with the wallflower and hoped for something more.